Girard will leave the club he guided to the Ligue 1 title last season when his contract expires in the summer, while Lille have already held discussions with Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier, 48, who is also out of contract in June.

L'Equipe said the club also planned to talk to Frederic Antonetti, whose contract at Rennes expires in the summer, and Borussia Monchengladbach coach Lucien Favre.

Garcia is due to meet Seydoux in the next few days to discuss his and the club's plans for next season.